Reveals Circulation Of 5.2 Kg Of Methamphetamine, Riau BNNP Investigate Alleged Money Laundering From Narcotics Sales

The Riau BNNP and Riau BNNK destroyed 5.2 kg of crystal methamphetamine, 2 narcotics cases at the Riau Pekanbaru BNNP yard, Riau, Tuesday, July 18. (Between)

RIAU - Riau Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) investigated the alleged money laundering crime (TPPU) resulting from narcotics sales after uncovering 2 narcotics cases in Riau.

This was said by the Head of the Riau BNNP Eradication Division, Kombes Pol Berliando, during the destruction of evidence of 5.2 kilograms (kg) of crystal methamphetamine at the Riau BNNP yard, Jalan Pepaya, Pekanbaru, Riau, Tuesday, July 18.

"We have coordinated with the National Narcotics Agency (BNN RI) to uncover the network and allegations of money laundering offenses in order to impoverish the perpetrators", he said, quoted by Antara.

A total of 5.2 kg of crystal methamphetamine was revealed from 2 cases revealed by the Riau BNNP and Riau BNNK.

The first case was revealed when the Riau BNNP arrested 4 perpetrators at the Dumai-Pekanbaru toll gate, Tuesday, July 4. The goods came from Malaysia which was secured from four suspects in the international network.

Based on the results of the interrogation, Berliando revealed that 4 perpetrators had committed the act three times and were promised a lucrative wage.

The four perpetrators with the initials A, E and H acted as recipients of methamphetamine from Malaysia, as well as perpetrator Z who planned to distribute the illicit goods in Riau.

Meanwhile, the second case was revealed by the Pekanbaru City BNN by thwarting the circulation of methamphetamine to be sent to North Sulawesi via air.

This disclosure was the result of a collaboration with Avsec Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport Pekanbaru.

"We found 14 packs of methamphetamine packaged in a toothpaste box and wrapped again in aluminum foil. This item is planned to be sent to North Sulawesi," said Head of Pekanbaru BNNK Kombes Pol Charles Panuju Sinaga.